Workshop Session II: Tuesday, May 4, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Concentration: Efficiency and Renewables

Residential buildings account for 20 percent of U.S. energy consumption, and home energy retrofits have the potential to create good jobs, save consumers money, reduce carbon emissions, and reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. A panel of experts, program implementers and local leaders will discuss strategies for addressing the challenges of taking residential efficiency programs to scale, including building public demand for retrofits; developing a skilled retrofit workforce; providing consumers with easy access to low-cost financing; supporting businesses that deliver a high-quality product and create high-quality jobs; and making energy savings and career opportunities available to all.  

Moderator:
Steve Cowell, Conservation Services Group, CEO

Presenters:
Wayne Richardson, Laborers Local 55 NJ/DE, President
Derek Smith, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Policy Advisor
Kevin Pranis, Change to Win, Home Performance, Director
Emmaia Gelman, Center for Working Families, Policy Director, (Invited)